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In this episode of Intelligent Medicine, Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses the rising importance of integrating culinary medicine in modern healthcare. Leyla emphasizes the need for blending ancient dietary wisdom with contemporary scientific practices to improve overall health and prevent disease. She highlights how convenience foods laden with preservatives and additives are detrimental to our...

Upcoming congressional hearings for RFK, Jr to head HHS I sleep four hours a night and feel fine, but is there a sleep supplement you recommend? Is agave a better sugar substitute than stevia? Any cautions about using agave?

Do you take all of your supplements when you go on vacation? I give blood at least once a year and now my ferritin level is 28. What should it be? Long-term use of statins can cause insulin resistance and associated elevations in fasting insulin Can anybody recover from primary progressive aphasia?

In this episode of the Intelligent Medicine Podcast, Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Dr. Carol Johnston, a professor of nutrition and associate dean at Arizona State University, dubbed 'The Vinegar Lady' for her extensive research on vinegar's health benefits. Dr. Johnston discusses the scientific basis for using apple cider vinegar to manage blood sugar levels, particularly in pre-diabetics, and it...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Carol Johnston, PhD, RD, Professor of Nutrition, in the College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University.

Integrative dermatology with Dr. Diana Hurwitz, co-author of " Strategies to Treat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis ." We hear about how her personal journey toward embracing diet and supplements for her patients with skin problems was motivated by the discovery—after many missed diagnoses—that she was suffering from celiac disease. She finds that many skin conditions are ameliorated by eliminati...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Diana Hurwitz, co-author of " Strategies to Treat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Everything You Wish Your Doctor Had Told You ."

US dementia cases set to double by 2060; Study claims red meat a culprit in cognitive decline—but a close read reveals it’s a lot of baloney; Aerobic exercise is best hedge against Alzheimer’s; Prevagen ordered to drop memory claims; When a blood pressure cuff is too tight, can it throw off readings? An 80-year-old who takes DHEA wants to add pregnenolone; Oregon hospital patient awarded $900,000...

Intermittent fasting with early (9:00-5:00) eating window works best for weight loss, blood sugar control; Beleaguered California Governor Newsom at least gets it right with initiative to curb ultra-processed food, dyes, sugar; Can supplements still be used after their expiration dates? Long-term use of acid-blockers hikes heart risks in women; Quality of patient care threatened by private equity...

Foods and Lifestyle Changes to Manage High Blood Pressure: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses effective ways to manage high blood pressure through simple lifestyle changes and dietary choices. She highlights the importance of achieving a healthy weight and outlines how foods like beets, celery, pistachios, asparagus, sweet potatoes, and salmon can support healthy blood pressure levels. Leyla also...

Highlights from Dr. Hoffman's west coast bike trip Study: Light flickering promotes sleep and may protect the brain from dementia Could a person be low in omega-6 fats? Do you recommend my husband and I get the latest shingles vaccine?

What is your take on DMSO? I'm taking Zetia and Crestor and have familial hypercholesterolemia. Can I eat saturated fat? I think I have demodex mite infestation. My doctor says almost everyone has it and they don't cause issues. What say you? Why do I have to stop taking my supplements before hip replacement surgery?  

Exploring Vaccine Injuries and Their Implications: Caroline Pover is an award-winning author and public speaker based in the UK. She discusses the highly relevant and timely topic of vaccine injuries, focusing on Caroline's personal experiences and the story of Breanne Dressen, a clinical trial participant who has suffered significant adverse reactions after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vacc...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Caroline Pover, author of " Worth a Shot?: Secrets of the Clinical Trial Participant Who Inspired a Global Movement―Brianne Dressen's Story ."

Self-professed “psychonaut” Matt Zemon discusses his book “ Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness ." Removing the stigma around psychedelics—emerging science is demonstrating their utility for a variety of psychiatric conditions. Psilocybin, ayahuasca, ketamine, ibogaine, peyote and others are...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Matt Zemon, author of “ Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness ." 

Rethinking fluoridation; Riboflavin improves cognitive performance in older adults; Podiatrists highlight foot problems associated with Crocs; Mom’s pregnancy diet impacts brain size, intelligence of offspring; This year’s flu shot underperforms (why I’m a flu shot agnostic); Are there alternatives to Eloquis? 

The tricky business of boosting vitamin D; New doubts over prospect of extending lifespan to 150; Reduced sitting time found to curb back pain; GSK settles Zantac lawsuits for $2.2 billion; Incorrect arm position may lead to false elevation in blood pressure readings. 

The cholesterol conundrum: Nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses recent research suggesting that HDL, or 'good' cholesterol, may protect against brain atrophy and dementia. The study from UT Southwestern Medical Center, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, found that higher concentrations of small particle HDL are linked to better cognitive function and greater gray matter volume. Leyla em...

Report: US will trail other nations in life expectancy by 2030 Obesity rates a contributing factor to decreased life expectancy in the US What are your views about the use of AMPK? 

What dosage of Nicotinamide Riboside is optimal in increasing mitochondrial biogenesis? I've been treated for SIBO in the past but haven't yet tried rifaximin. Do you recommend it? Is the choline in eggs causing thousands of people to suddenly form blood clots? Is the EBCT still the most accurate, least-radiation-exposure test for coronary calcification? How many milligrams of SAMe do you recommen...

Menopause can pose severe challenges to women: hot flashes, cognitive impairment, sleep problems, and sexual difficulties, often compounded by weight gain. ObGyn Dr. Anna Cabeca is schooled in mainstream medicine but has added a natural medicine repertoire to her practice. She recounts how she learned to overcome her own devastating symptoms of early menopause. She believes that diets need to be i...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with ObGyn Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of " MenuPause: Five Unique Eating Plans to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau and Improve Mood, Sleep, and Hot Flashes ." 

Guest Dr. Stephen Hussey, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the importance and impact of a metabolic revolution. Dr. Hussey shares his personal journey of overcoming inflammatory conditions and managing type 1 diabetes through lifestyle changes, focusing on diet and functional medicine principles. The discussion highlights the flaws in conventional medical approaches t...

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC, from MetabolicRevolution.org .